Campaign against VAW

Chitwan : Minister for Home Affairs, Ram Bahadur Thapa, has said that a campaign to ban drugs, control alcohol and to reduce incidents of violence against women would be forwarded as a movement. Saying it was not possible with the lone initiative of the government, Home Minister Thapa requested for support of all to spearhead the movement. At an awareness and interaction programme organised by the Home Ministry here on Wednesday, he stressed on forwarding the movement by correcting all the weaknesses seen in different sectors.
Stating corrupt, smugglers and rapists are enemy of the people, the Home Minister said that these factors have obstructed country’s prosperity. He further said that the country move ahead by alleviating such factors. Home Minister Thapa said that production of domestic liquor could be regulated, adding that a monitoring mechanism should be formed in very ward across the country to control sale and consumption of liquor.
He further said that the source of drugs should be wiped out and added that the Home Ministry has been seriously involved for the same.
Similarly, Chief Minister of Province no 3, Dormani Poudel said that lack of effective implementation of laws is main reason behind increasing incidents of VAW.
Saying although political changes have been achieved, people’s awareness and mentality has not been changed, the Chief Minister stressed the need of development of awareness level of the people. Likewise, Internal Affairs and Law Minister Shalikram Jammarkattel, and Social Development Minister Yubraj Dulal stressed the need of developing positive thinking in the society. On the occasion, Minister of Province 3 for Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment Arun Nepal stressed the need for the government to incorporate moral science in curriculum.
Inspector General of Police Sarbendra Khanal briefed the participants about the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on peace, security, violence against women and other domestic violence. Inspector General of Armed Police Force Shailendra Khanal spoke about border crimes and securities. Likewise, chief of the National Investigation Department Dilip Raj Regmi spoke about the link between information and security. RSS